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Two 14-year-olds arrested after Peoria business burglaries

Two 14-year-old boys were arrested following two early-morning business burglaries at Vape Time and Bazzar Tobacco in Peoria, Illinois.

Peoria, IL · 15h

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UPDATE: Peoria police locate missing man

The Peoria Police Department is asking for public assistance in locating Mark T. Vallianatos, a 38-year-old autistic and nonverbal man who was last seen near North Prospect Road and East Division Avenue.

Peoria, IL · 12h

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Beat the odds: husband and wife hit separate jackpots in under an hour

EAST PEORIA (25News Now) - It was all treat and no trick on Halloween night for a married couple playing slots at the Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino in East Peoria. Boyd Gaming, which owns the casino, said the night started with the wife hitting a $10,120.87 jackpot. About an hour later, the husband won big, landing $57,526.32 on a $10 bet.

East Peoria, IL · 18h

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The Seafood At This Hidden Gem Restaurant In Illinois Is Absolutely Out-Of-This-World

There are moments in life that divide everything into “before” and “after,” and eating at the Fish House in Peoria, Illinois is one of them. This hidden gem has been quietly serving some of the most extraordinary seafood in the entire Midwest, and it’s about time the rest of the world found out about it.

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Peoria’s school board votes to cut ties with an Elite-run program, replace it with district-led alternative

PEORIA (25News Now) -The Elite era in Peoria’s Public School system will come to end next month, after Monday’s close, 4-3 vote to pursue a different option for at-risk young people. Nova Academy is the name, set to use the same building now used by Elite Community Outreach,...

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Generator fire displaces two people in Peoria

A generator fire at a North Valley home in Peoria caused approximately $1,000 in damage and displaced two people on Tuesday morning.

Peoria, IL · 20h

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Here’s when Peoria’s yard waste collection season comes to an end

PEORIA (25News Now) - If fall yard work is still on your to-do list, the City of Peoria says now is the time to get it done. The city’s seasonal yard waste collection program will end after the week of Dec. 7 through Dec. 11, giving residents about a month to rake leaves, trim branches and prepare their yards for winter. Yard waste is collected on the same day as regular trash pickup.

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Man hospitalized after allegedly driving car into Washington Pond

A 39-year-old Washington resident was hospitalized Monday night after he reportedly drove his car intentionally into a retention pond located between Aldi's and Dollar Tree on Freedom Parkway.

Washington, IL · 23h

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Accidental kitchen fire displaces residents at Peoria apartment building

PEORIA, Ill. – An accidental cooking fire caused approximately $40,000 in damage to a Peoria apartment building Sunday afternoon, leaving residents displaced. According to the Peoria Fire Department, crews were dispatched to 601 W. R.B. Garrett Avenue around 4:48 p.m. for a reported appliance fire. When firefighters arrived, they...

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New Marigold Meadows opens to everyone in Pekin

The Pekin Country Club opened to the public on November 8 and was renamed Marigold Meadows to increase inclusivity and accessibility for golfers.

Pekin, IL · 1d

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Hundreds without power in Canton after crash damages power poles

CANTON (25News Now) - Hundreds are without power in Canton after two power poles were damaged in a crash Tuesday morning. The Fulton County ESDA said there is no ETA on power restoration, though it’s likely to be an extended outage throughout the day. Ameren’s outage map shows nearly...

Canton, IL · 22h

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Area home contractor gifts new roof to Peoria veteran

A Peoria veteran is thankful for a surprise new roof gifted to him by a Creve Coeur home improvement contractor Tuesday morning. Perfect Choice Home Solutions partnered with IKO Roofing Contractors, Richards Building Supply and Daker Seamless Gutters for the repair. The roof replacement was the first time Perfect Choice had done renovation work for a veteran since it replaced windows for a veteran a few years ago.

Peoria, IL · 15h

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Peoria County solar farm undergoing repairs months after severe weather damage

PEORIA COUNTY (25News Now) -After severe weather swept through Central Illinois during the spring and summer months, solar farms in Peoria County were among the facilities affected. According to Peoria County officials, only one of the county’s 15 solar farms sustained significant storm damage, which is now being repaired by...

Peoria County, IL · 23h

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East Peoria roads to close for water department work

Arnold Road between Swiss Lane and Crestview Road in East Peoria is scheduled to close starting Tuesday, Nov. 10, for water department work.

East Peoria, IL · 1d

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East Peoria announces nightly specials for its Winter Wonderland

The Festival of Lights East Peoria has announced various nightly promotions and ticket prices for its upcoming Winter Wonderland drive-thru display, which is scheduled to run from Nov. 27 to Jan. 3.

East Peoria, IL · 16h

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Pekin looks to acquire property for $3 million Broadway Street project

A road and sidewalk rehabilitation project on Broadway Street in Pekin funded by a $3 million state grant is expected to begin next year. Before that happens, the city needs to purchase about 40 pieces of property and easements, or obtain temporary easements, so required infrastructure work can be done.

Pekin, IL · 16h

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‘Wow, what a surprise’: Phil Salzer honored by street naming ceremony

Peoria community members and leaders gathered on Monday morning to honor Phil Salzer, a long-time public servant and coach, by dedicating a portion of North Sterling Avenue as the Phil Salzer Way.